Couldn't fought the staff! Very welcoming, friendly and no request was too much to ask for. Breakfast was out of this world, absolutely amazing!

Emily,
The United Kingdom

staff first class nothing to much trouble
surroundings beautiful
very relaxing
nice food

Rosemary,
The United Kingdom

Impressive looking from the outside and very nice location.

Julie,
The United Kingdom

Everything, it was romantic, beautiful, food excellent. Staff helpfully. Room was wonderful,Spent the morning in the beautiful grounds the flowers and hand made chocolates that were organised by the hotel from us were also beautiful. They want to go back for their first anniversary.

Gillian,
The United Kingdom

Set in a grand Grade I listed property once home to politicians and Lords, this hotel has 22 acres of rural parkland. Filled with antiques dating from as far back as the 17th century, Chilston Park Country House Hotel also has a 2 AA Rosette restaurant located in the original dining room.

Local quality produce is served on the evening menu and in the full English breakfasts. Open fires feature in Chilston’s drawing room and bar.

Each unique and opulent room has a satellite TV with a DVD player, a selection of toiletries and a private bathroom with both a bath and a shower. Some rooms also have a 4-poster bed and original features.

Located only 19.3 km/ 12 miles from Maidstone and easily accessible via the M20, Chilston Park is the ideal choice for the business or leisure traveller, with close connections to Ashford International and London.

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Country house: 53 rooms
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Janet

The United Kingdom

6.7

Pleasant

22 February 2015

First impressions of any hotel is the reception, the man on duty showed
very little interest and when we ordered a taxi to take us to Lenham, it
was not until the driver arrived and we asked for a card so we can book
him for our return journey, the driver informed us that he had already
told the receptionist he was not available and as this was a small
village, he did not know anyone who could help us....
We asked the receptionist why we were not informed earlier and he responding by telling us he did not know if were coming back....where else would we go, when we had just booked in for 3 days....

Venue was lovely, breakfast was plentiful and very well cooked.
Breakfast manager was very attentive, so was the Housekeeping manager-
Debbie and maintenance man -Hayden, were very helpful

Steve

The United Kingdom

7.5

Good

16 February 2015

They could have offered a free upgrade on the room , the hotel was almost empty on some days .We have also used Hand picked hotels before and have been upgraded at no extra charge
Seem to be focused on business market no information on local walks ,we just explored ourselves .
Dinner not wow factor, scallops under cooked.

Think staff wher outstanding ,their device was very good .
Breakfast was outstanding good choice and great service

Tony

The United Kingdom

8.8

Fabulous

4 November 2014

The hotel was holding a wedding open day and so until about 4pm there was a lot of foot traffic.

4 of us had booked in for a night to celebrate my birthday. We booked the cream tea, an evening meal in a private room and an overnight stay. We had not told the hotel is was a birthday celebration.
When serving the cream tea the server noticed me getting a present and card, and shortly afterwards came back with a small plate of cakes with a piped happy birthday message. This was totally down to the hotel and was a nice touch.
The evening meal was very good, and the 'Blue Room' proved to be very cosy and the waiter was excellent with just the right mix of leaving us alone and asking if we needed anything.
On retuning to my room, again the Hotel had made that extra effort, with a birthday card from the staff and Happy Birthday balloon.
These little touches made us all feel very special.

Steve

Peter

The United Kingdom

5.8

Okay

13 September 2014

We booked a superior room in the mews expecting a large room but it was small and with restricted ceiling height. No dressing table and the mirror for my wife to do her make-up was on the floor behind the door! Very tatty bathroom in need or refurbishment.
Restaurant pricy with dinner at around £75.00 per head plus wine and the food was good but not exceptional.
Service was terribly slow and meals did not come at the same time so one had to wait and risk cold food.
Waiting staff very good but let down by the kitchen. Apparently the head chef has been at the hotel for 12 years and maybe its time for a change!

Rosemary

Julie

The United Kingdom

5

Passable

12 August 2014

'Cannot always go on looks' Our room was at the back with wonderful view of tank and bin store. Room was way too small for the four poster bed which made it feel very claustrophobic. Bathroom very 'tired' and in need of renovation. Reception area has been upgraded and check In/out process was excellent. Restaurant and bar service was poor and food, when it arrived, mediocre. Breakfast however, was
good. Our one night stay in general was average at best and very overpriced !!

Anonymous

The United Kingdom

6.3

Pleasant

8 August 2014

The mews rooms. Functional but nothing special. Attention to detail was lacking by cleaning staff. (look behind the bathroom doors) tile grouting etc.
The breakfast was adequate, but what has happened to the local bacon and sausages. Quality of food has certainly gone down!

I love the setting of Chilston park. My family have been on serveral occasions in the past. A wedding, 18th and 80th birthday.
A lovely venue. The main hotel bedrooms are very individual and a pleasure to stay in.

Gillian

The United Kingdom

10

Exceptional

4 August 2014

There was nothing to dislike

Everything, it was romantic, beautiful, food excellent. Staff helpfully. Room was wonderful,Spent the morning in the beautiful grounds the flowers and hand made chocolates that were organised by the hotel from us were also beautiful. They want to go back for their first anniversary.

Yungho

Martin

The United Kingdom

8.3

Very good

13 May 2014

Breakfast was was dissapointing, took to long, was cold etc. To much noise at night other guests hanging out of windows shouting, staff banging around in the morning. The bar is far to small to cope with a lot of guests.